A RE-EVALUATION OF NORMAL PULMONARY FUNCTION MEASUREMENTS IN ADULT FEMALE

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Abstract
Pulmonary function parameters were investigated in 101 normal females divided into groups of smokers and nonsmokers. Prediction equations were derived for maximal ventilatory volumes, vital capacity, one-second forced expiratory volume, mid-maximal flow rate, and the ratio of one-second forced expiratory volume to vital capacity. These results would predict higher maximal ventilatory volumes than observed by other laboratories. The smoking women were found to have lower mid-maximal flow rates and ratios of one-second forced expiratory volume to total vital capacity. Other values were not affected by smoking.

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